LA JOLLA— Veggie Grill opens its 20th location and first in San Diego today at Westfield UTC in La Jolla. The Santa Monica-based fast-casual concept serves an 100% plant-based food menu Another Veggie Grill is scheduled to open in Carlsbad within the next six months, with more area locations are projected. [EaterWire]
MIRAMAR— Saint Archer Brewery is celebrating the release of a new specialty beer, an American stout, tonight in their tasting room from 6 to 9 p.m. Swing by for a taste and meet Saint Archer's brewery, Yiga Miyashiro (formerly of Pizza Port) and Kim Lutz. [EaterWire]
EAST VILLAGE— A tipster shares that Village 631http://thevillageat631.com/, the beer and wine cafe at 631 9th Ave. abruptly closed last week. Before it shuttered, the owners were reportedly trying to raise funds for a kitchen remodel. [EaterWire]
HILLCREST— A reader solved the mystery of 1202 Nightclub, which has been open sporadically since last month when The Range Kitchen & Cocktails closed next door. SDGLN has word that 1202 will be open tonight and Friday, offering drink specials for $3 and $5, before closing for good. [EaterWire]
[Veggie Grill, courtesy photo]